1. Question

What are the top two reasons that commercial drivers are involved in a police reported casualty crash?

Drunk driving and fatigue

Driving without due care and attention and unsafe speed

Amphetamines and poor diet

Old equipment and a ‘reckless’ attitude

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Question 2 of 25

2. Question

When descending a hill and the driver notices smoke coming from an oil-filled hub, what should she do?

Continue to the next rest and then stop and investigate the source of the problem

Stop immediately and investigate the source of the problem

Drive to the next truck stop and call dispatch

Ask your co-driver why there is smoke coming from the hub and follow his instructions

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Question 3 of 25

3. Question

Stopping so you can see the tires of the vehicle in front of you on the pavement allows you to?

Determine if you want to purchase Bridgestone or Michelin for your next set of tires

See if the person is environmentally conscious

Allows you to drive around the vehicle in front of you if the car stalls or you see a car in your rear-view mirror coming up too fast

Allows you to get the licence plate number

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Question 4 of 25

4. Question

This sign means?

When entering the campground, larger vehicles should stay right

Only applies to commercial vehicles traveling along freeways

Move into right lane if driving slower than traffic flow

Move into the right lane if you are traveling less than 20km/hr below the posted speed limit and activate your four-way flashers

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Question 5 of 25

5. Question

Which one of the following is NOT a restriction that applies when loading or carrying baggage on a bus?

It cannot fall on or against any passenger

Baggage or cargo must not block or partially block any aisle or exit

The baggage belonging to the other driver must be securely fastened to the rear of the bus

Protect all baggage from dust and moisture

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Question 6 of 25

6. Question

When a school bus has a defect, what is the procedure followed by the driver?

If the defect is minor, the driver is simply required to report the defect and have the carrier make necessary repairs before the end of the week

The vehicle cannot be used to transport passengers until the vehicle is repaired

The vehicle can be used to transport passengers if they are notified of the said defects and consent to continuing their journey, so long as the driver is sure that they vehicle will make it to the destination

The vehicle must be parked and a mechanic brought out to fix any defects

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Question 7 of 25

7. Question

Why are drivers required to complete a trip inspection report?

To save money by preventing the vehicle from breaking down en-route

It is company policy

To ensure that the safety features on the vehicle are operational

It is required as part of the National Safety Code regulations to ensure minimum safety standards within the commercial transportation industry

‘c’ and ‘d’ are correct

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Question 8 of 25

8. Question

When are drivers required to complete a pre-hill inspection?

On grades of more than 8%

When indicated by regulatory signs that a pre-hill inspection is required

At the beginning of the day when the driver knows she will be operating in mountainous terrain

Only a regulation specific to the province of BC and unless otherwise indicated it is only a suggestion

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Question 9 of 25

9. Question

What action would you take if the commercial passenger vehicle you are driving broke down and you could not continue the trip?

Make arrangements to have the passengers transported to their destination with as little delay as possible

Call the company to arrange for a mechanic to come out and fix the problem

Have the passengers hitchhike to their destination

Wait with the passengers until the next scheduled bus arrives and then transfer all passengers and luggage to that vehicle

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Question 10 of 25

10. Question

Which one of the following does NOT affect the driving characteristics of your unit?